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"This sequal to Seecoomar's well-received ""Contributions towards the Resolution of Conflict in Guyana"" moves beyond his historical and theoretical analysis of the causes of ethnic conflict and the principles on which resolution might be based, to proposing practical suggestions for finding a way out of the current political impasse. At the heart of his argument is the desirability of devolving as much power away from the centre and restoring to village and township communities, within regional frameworks, the kind of local governance that was largely harmonious before competition for central power brought Guyana to a state of continuous, simmering ethnic civil war. But, Seecoomar recognises that Guyana's problems cannot all be solved at the local level, and he devotes intensive analysis to various models for power-sharing at the national level to replace the disastrous consequences of the 'first-past-the-post' Westminster parliamentary system. His proposal for 'alternating' government is both novel and provocative, addressing the need for both inclusion for both major ethnic groups and for responsible opposition. The final section of his book addresses the question of leadership in an ethnically divided society."

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Seecoomar's real achievement is twofold: to make his formidable research available to general readers, and to do so in an accessible format and style . . . we should agree on two things: that Guyana's ethnic problem must eventually be solved mainly by Guyanese, and the solution dare not ignore the information provided in Contributions. --Frank Birbalsingh, Guyana Review

Seecoomar's real achievement is twofold: to make his formidable research available to general readers, and to do so in an accessible format and style . . . we should agree on two things: that Guyana's ethnic problem must eventually be solved mainly by Guyanese, and the solution dare not ignore the information provided in Contributions. --Frank Birbalsingh, Guyana Review Clearly written, well organized, and factually balanced. . . . Highly recommended. -- Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries

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Judaman Seecoomar is a Guyanese who has been living in England for over 30 years. He has recently completed a PhD at the University of London, Institute of Commonwealth Studies.

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